2:6-8a
We now come to the truth of the matter. It is the Lord who brings death and gives life. We become proud and arrogant when we start to imagine that we are in control, that we are in charge. But this is always an illusion. So when we see the proud strutting about acting as if they know everything and control everything, we should remember that they are living a lie and one day they will be hit by the truth. It is the Lord who sends poverty and wealth. A nation that rejects the things of God, as is the case with western nations, are very foolish and are heading for trouble. It is the Lord who exalts and humbles. This does not mean that individuals or nations do not bear responsibility for their actions, but we must always remember that ultimately we are completely dependent upon God.“He raises the poor ...” The truth of the matter is bad news for the proud, for they will be brought low, but it is good news for the humble, for they will be raised up (Prov 3:34; James 4:6).
2:8b,9a
“The foundations of the earth are the Lord’s, on them He has set the world”. The earth was created by the Lord, it is founded on Him. The implications of this are that we should trust in Him, we should look to Him, and we should live according to His ways. In the outworkings of history He will “guard the feet of His faithful servants”. Conversely, “the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness”.
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